Employment New Zealand

Are you ready for the minimum wage increase? 👀 Minimum wage is due to go on 1 April. We have some great tips on how to be prepared. ⬇ https://bit.ly/48Ulvss

Did you know minimum wage applies to employees who are full-time, part-time, fixed-term and casual worker? 👀 Find out more about the minimum wage here: https://bit.ly/333Ujph

Are you looking to stretch out the Easter break this year? 🐰 Employees receive at least four weeks of annual leave each year once they’ve worked for their employer for a year. To learn more about annual leave, you can find extra information here:https://bit.ly/2XI6GHI

Sick leave isn't just for physical illness. It can also be used for mental health or if a dependent is sick. You can find out more about sick leave here: https://bit.ly/3MWHK9E

Recruiting for new staff? You can find our employment agreement builder and helpful tips and common mistakes made here: https://bit.ly/36JcCoq

All employers in New Zealand, no matter their size, are able to use 90-day trial periods, with effect from 23 December 2023. Previously, 90-day trial periods only applied to employers with fewer than 20 employees. Trial periods only apply to new employees and must be agreed to by the employer and employee as part of a written employment agreement before the employee starts working for the employer. You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/3RT0ucn

Did you know that as an employer, you must keep accurate records of wage, time, holidays and leave records under the Employment Relations Act 2000 and Holidays Act 2003? You can read more here: https://bit.ly/32KdAw5

If you are a migrant working in New Zealand and think you are being mistreated or exploited by your employer, Employment New Zealand is here to help you. New Zealand takes exploitation of workers seriously. Everyone has rights, whether you were born here, now call New Zealand home, or are here temporarily. Everything you tell us is confidential. Call us on 0800 200 088 or visit the link below ⬇ and we can support you. https://bit.ly/3OLOCpL

Whats KiwiSaver? You may have noticed it deducted from your pay. KiwiSaver is a voluntary work-based savings initiative to help all New Zealanders under 65 years with their long-term savings for retirement. Our friends over at Inland Revenue NZ have a lot more information on KiwiSaver, so if you want to know more, head on over to their page here: https://bit.ly/3XIujxC

People who test positive for COVID-19 are recommended to isolate for five days and stay home until they have recovered. Employees are encouraged to tell their employers if they test positive for COVID-19 and are isolating as a result. Employees can take sick leave to stay home while isolating. Employers should support their employees to isolate, and stay away from the workplace while they are unwell. You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/3scxFxo